Members of Sandoval County Fire and Rescue, including the Office of Emergency Management, participated in a CO2 Tabletop Emergency Drill conducted by Kinder Morgan, which manages the Cortez pipeline that runs through portions of Placitas and other areas of the County. This proactive drill provided an open dialogue among local and tribal governments, First Responder agencies, and Kinder Morgan as to … Read More
Sandoval County Detention Center adds Another Dimension of Safety to the Facility
For Immediate ReleaseDate: October 17, 2022 Second Body Scanner Installed and Dedicated to Detainees The Sandoval County Detention Center now has a second body scanner in its facility, solely dedicated to detainees. In making the announcement, Warden Gilbert V. Armendariz shared, “This installation of a second body scanner demonstrates the County’s continuous effort to provide increased safety measures for those … Read More
Girls Scouts of New Mexico Trails
Girls Scouts of New Mexico Trails CEO Rebecca Latham (top row, second from left) along with Girl Scouts and Troop Leaders from Sandoval County are pictured here with Commissioners Jay C. Block, District 2, (top row, third from left); Michael Meek, Chair, District 3(top row, fourth from left); David J. Heil, Vice Chair, District 4 (top row, fifth from left) … Read More
Inspirational Leader of the Year Award
Congratualtions to Linda Simon, MA, Housing Programs Manager, Sandoval County, who received an Inspirational Leader of the Year award from the New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness. For the past 20 years, Linda has administered the Sandoval County Permanent Supportive Housing program, achieving positive outcomes for her clients, who are individuals exiting homelessness. The presentation was made September 15, 2022, … Read More
Free 1/2 Day Landfill Days
Friday, September 23, 2022 Thank you, Sandoval County residents! More than 600 county residents didn’t let their Saturday (9/17/22) go to waste! Instead, they brought their waste to the Sandoval County Landfill. Saturday morning was free half-day DUMP DAY and more than400 residents took advantage of the free morning program disposing of 247,455 tons of waste. In the afternoon, another … Read More
1st Annual Car Show/Flea Market
Sandoval County Commissioner Michael Meek, Chair, District 3 and Sandoval County Sheriff Jesse James Casaus congratulate winners of the Sandoval County First Annual Car and Flea Market in the following categories: Top Car Club — New Mexico Driven Best in Show — John Mora, 1957 Chevy Belair People’s Choice — Dale Chavez, 1966 Ford Mustang The event was held Saturday, September … Read More
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
The Sandoval County Board of County Commissioners designated September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month at the September 14, 2022 Commission meeting. The proclamation was sponsored by Commissioner Jay C. Block, District 2. Representing the National Alliance of State Prostate Cancer Coalitions is Crissy Kantor (center) joined by Commissioners (from left): Katherine A. Bruch, District 1; Jay C. Block, District 2; … Read More
Golden Chile Award
SANDOVAL COUNTY RECEIVES THE NEW MEXICO GROWN GOLDEN CHILE AWARD FOR THE SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR New Mexico Grown Golden Chile Awards designed to celebrate the hard work of all nutrition providers Bernalillo, NM, September 14, 2022 – For the second consecutive year, Sandoval County’s Senior Program has earned the Golden Chile Award from New Mexico Grown in recognition of its … Read More
Sandoval County Residents to Vote on Proposed Expanded Courthouse
Contact:Shawn Perry-Turner, Director of Marketing and CommunicationsOffice: 505-867-7640, Cell: 505-382-2753 For Immediate ReleaseAugust 26, 2022 Sandoval County Board of County Commissioners Approved Bond Question for November Election BERNALILLO, NM —The voters of Sandoval County will decide in November on whether to borrow up to $41 million to fund expansion of the Sandoval County Courthouse in order to meet the demands … Read More
LEDA to Assist Growing Family Owned Steel Fabricating Company Expansion to Algodones, NM
Pictured (left to right): Wayne Johnson, Sandoval County Manager, Katherine Bruch, Sandoval County Commissioner, Michael Meek, Sandoval County Commission Chairman, Dave Heil, Sandoval County Commission Vice-Chair, Joel Loes, Klinger Constructors, Veronica Akins, VP Akins Manufacturing, Shawn Akins, President, Akins Manufacturing and John C. Shepard, Senior Planner, Consensus Planning. Thursday, May 26, 2022 – Groundbreaking festivities in Algodones were marked with … Read More